toppings

noun

plural of topping
as in fixings

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Recent Examples of toppings Every bowl can be unique, with drizzles like pesto and ranch, and toppings such as tomatoes and even pineapple − a topping that can be a key indicator of a repeat customer, Senese said. — Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toppings
  1. condiments
  2. garnishes
  3. seasonings
Noun
  • Still other ultraprocessed foods – including sauces, condiments and ready-to-heat dishes like frozen dinners – show no consistent links to people’s health one way or the other.
    — Garrett M. Broad, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Like all of the burrito-centric businesses popping up around Los Angeles, Pulido offers an impressive array of salsa and condiments to drizzle or dunk in.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of condiments
Noun
  • From smoky, spirit-forward drinks to warming spices and frightening garnishes, cocktails in October have a little extra mystery.
    — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Pieces of fish are hand sliced to the ideal thickness and length, and beautifully adorned with garnishes that dazzle the eye and strategically heighten every bite.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of garnishes
Noun
  • Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani — steamed under a pastry crust and flavored with seasonings blended in India by Adi’s mother.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Some people add a variety of spices or seasonings, but some don’t.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of seasonings

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